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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on the Russian Accusative case! In this lesson, we will delve into the basics of the Accusative case, which is one of the six cases in the Russian language. Understanding the Accusative case is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and expressing direct objects in Russian. So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Russian grammar!

What is the Accusative Case?

The Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb or to show motion towards a person or thing. It answers the questions "Whom?" or "What?" in relation to the verb. In English, the direct object is usually in the objective case, but in Russian, it takes on a different form. Nouns, pronouns, and adjectives can all be declined in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Masculine Nouns

In the Accusative case, masculine nouns undergo changes in their endings. The specific ending depends on the gender, animacy, and declension pattern of the noun. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for masculine nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
стол	stol	table
дом	dom	house
человек	chelovek	person
доктор	doktor	doctor

As you can see from the table above, the Accusative case endings for masculine nouns vary. Some nouns, like "стол" (table) and "дом" (house), do not change in the Accusative case. However, other nouns, such as "человек" (person) and "доктор" (doctor), add the "-а" ending in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Feminine Nouns

Feminine nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for feminine nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
книга	kniga	book
мама	mama	mom
сестра	sestra	sister
учительница	uchitelnitsa	teacher (female)

In the table above, you can see that feminine nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. However, some feminine nouns, such as "учительница" (teacher), add the "-у" ending in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Neuter Nouns

Neuter nouns also have different endings in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for neuter nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
окно	okno	window
море	more	sea
яблоко	yabloko	apple
письмо	pismo	letter

As shown in the table, neuter nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. However, some neuter nouns, such as "письмо" (letter), add the "-о" ending in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case Endings for Plural Nouns

Plural nouns also undergo changes in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for plural nouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
стулы	stuly	chairs
друзья	druz'ya	friends
книги	knigi	books
ручки	ruchki	pens

In the table above, you can see that plural nouns in the Accusative case typically have the same form as in the Nominative case. There are no additional endings for plural nouns in the Accusative case.

Accusative Case with Pronouns

Pronouns also change in the Accusative case. Let's take a look at the Accusative case endings for pronouns:

Russian	Pronunciation	English
я	ya	I/me
ты	ty	you (singular/informal)
он	on	he/him
она	ona	she/her
оно	ono	it
мы	my	we/us
вы	vy	you (plural/formal)
они	oni	they/them

As shown in the table, pronouns in the Accusative case have distinct forms compared to the Nominative case. For example, "я" (I) changes to "меня" (me) in the Accusative case, and "он" (he) changes to "его" (him).

Summary

In this lesson, we explored the basics of the Russian Accusative case. We learned that the Accusative case is used to indicate the direct object of a verb and show motion towards a person or thing. We also examined the Accusative case endings for masculine, feminine, neuter, and plural nouns, as well as pronouns. Understanding the Accusative case is vital for constructing grammatically correct sentences in Russian.

Now that you have a solid understanding of the Accusative case, you can practice using it in various sentence structures and contexts. In the next lesson, we will continue our journey through Russian grammar by exploring the Genitive case. Until then, keep up the great work and happy learning!

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

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Basic Phrases and Greetings

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Numbers and Time

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• Nominative Case
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Family and Relationships

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Verbs and Conjugation

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Food and Dining

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Russian Traditions and Holidays

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Adjectives and Adverbs

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Russian Literature and Arts

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Sources

• The Accusative Case - Russian Grammar
• Russian/Grammar/Accusative case - Wikibooks, open books for an ...
• Russian Grammar Tables Nouns in the Accusative Case

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• Personal Pronouns
• Instrumental Case
• Sentense Structure
• Use of the verb быть in the past
• Genitive Case
• Кое То Нибудь
• Adjectives
• Present Tense Conjugations
• How to Use be